Responsibilities include risk assessment, coverage and pricing analysis, broker/partner communication and management, and industry thought leadership. Leadership: Responsible for the retention, acquisition, and development of senior level underwriting talent. Formally manage, guide, mentor, and coach underwriters in both technical and professional skills. Foster an environment conducive to innovation, continuous improvement and product development. Risk Selection: Responsible for developing and implementing a strategy to better evaluate risk quality and further underwriters' skillset in qualifying, selecting and assessing sharing economy and new mobility risks. In addition to managing staff, may also be responsible for underwriting complex accounts. Agent/Broker Relationships: Establish and maintain high level of relationship management with key Agents and Brokers. Develop underwriters' technical, negotiation, communication and general deal making skills. Portfolio Management: Evaluate portfolio performance based on profitability metrics, evolving risk scenarios, outcome and volatility ranges, reinsurance, opportunity metrics, and industry trends. Define UW team execution strategy and oversee execution of continuously improving portfolio in alignment with team objectives. Be the lead custodial of capital for your team. Quality Audit and Account Review: Collaborates with the LMMS SUO and the OOU to ensure files meet regulatory requirements and internal documentation standards. Coach underwriters to articulate thought process, decision making within both account reviews and file documentation. Degree in Business or equivalent typically required A minimum of 10 years progressive underwriting experience expected, including a minimum of 2 years of proven underwriting management experience, preferred CPCU or professional insurance designation preferred Proven analytical ability to evaluate high impact underwriting risks within scope of responsibility Demonstrated ability to communicate complex analyses and information Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills in dealing with internal and external partners required Must possess the following skills, abilities and attributes: strong leadership skills, development of people, strategic thinking, sustained effective portfolio management and profitable growth, communications skills, decision-making skills, results-oriented, industrious, innovative, problem-solving skills, coaching and mentoring skills, and negotiating skills